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NACC Promotes Drunk Driver: "Watchara" Protests Appointment after Fatal Hit-and-Run

NACC Promotes Drunk Driver: "Watchara" Protests Appointment after Fatal Hit-and-Run

MGR Online•Politics•5h ago

Reader Briefing

Former MP Watchara Phetthong strongly criticizes the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for promoting Jirong Kraomoh, an official facing charges for a fatal drunk driving hit-and-run incident, to a higher position with a significant salary increase.

  • •NACC official Jirong Kraomoh has been promoted to Director of the Special Case Investigation Office, receiving a 40,000 baht monthly pay increase.
  • •Jirong Kraomoh is a suspect in a drunk driving hit-and-run case where a rider was killed on May 27, 2026.
  • •Former MP Watchara Phetthong vehemently opposes this promotion, calling it a reward for misconduct and a failure of justice within the NACC.
  • •Watchara Phetthong calls for the promotion to be revoked, Jirong to be suspended, and a full investigation leading to dismissal from service.

Overview

  • •On May 27, 2026, Jirong Kraomoh was involved in a drunk driving incident resulting in a rider's death and subsequent flight from the scene.
  • •On May 29, 2026, NACC Secretary-General Suraphong Intaravorn issued order number 455/2026 to transfer Jirong Kraomoh to the position of Director of the Special Case Investigation Office.
  • •The transfer for Jirong Kraomoh resulted in an increase in his monthly allowance from 18,000 baht to 40,000 baht.
  • •On May 30, 2026, former MP Watchara Phetthong stated his strong opposition to Jirong Kraomoh's promotion, citing the drunk driving fatality.
  • •Watchara Phetthong believes the promotion is a reward for misconduct and reflects a failure of justice and good governance within the NACC.
  • •The promotion of Jirong Kraomoh, who is accused of drunk driving and causing a death, has caused significant public outcry and damaged the NACC's image.
  • •Watchara Phetthong urged the NACC to revoke the promotion, suspend Jirong Kraomoh, and thoroughly investigate the case leading to his dismissal.
  • •Watchara Phetthong questioned if Jirong Kraomoh received this promotion due to his affiliation with NACC President Suchart Tri-angkasem's network, asking if they were drinking together on the night of the incident.

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Key Quotes

Watchara Phetthong
"I therefore object to Jirong's promotion and ask the NACC to reconsider and revoke it. He must be suspended and a disciplinary, criminal, and ethical investigation committee must be formed to quickly punish him by dismissal from government service, with the same standard as other government officials previously dismissed by the NACC. The NACC must be straightforward, not use privilege to protect NACC officials who drunk drive and kill people."
ผมจึงขอคัดค้านการเลื่อนตำแหน่งของนายจรงค์และขอให้ ป.ป.ช.ทบทวนยกเลิก ต้องแขวนไว้แล้วตั้งกรรมการสอบสวนวินัย อาญาและจริยธรรมแล้วรีบลงโทษไล่ออกจากราชการด้วยมาตรฐานเดียวกับข้าราชการหน่วยงานอื่นๆ ที่ ป.ป.ช.เคยลงมติไล่ออกจากราชการมานับไม่ถ้วนแล้ว ป.ป.ช.ต้องตรงไปตรงมา อย่าใช้อภิสิทธิ์ปกป้องข้าราชการ ป.ป.ช.เมาแล้วขับรถชนคนตาย
Watchara Phetthong
"reflects a failed, unjust organization."
สะท้อนองค์กรล้มเหลวไร้ยุติธรรม

Key Entities

Person

Watchara(วัชระ)ℹ️
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democrat Party who opposes the NACC's decision to promote Jirong Kraomoh.
Jirong Kraomoh(จรงค์ เกราะเหมาะ)
Official recently promoted to Director of the Special Case Investigation Office, who is a suspect in a fatal drunk driving hit-and-run case.
Suraphong Intaravorn(สุรพงษ์ อินทรถาวร)
Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) who issued the order for Jirong Kraomoh's transfer.
Suchart Tri-angkasem(สุชาติ ตระกูลเกษมสุข)
President of the NACC, whose network is alleged to be connected to Jirong Kraomoh.

Organization

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)ℹ️
National Anti-Corruption Commission, the organization whose promotion of Jirong Kraomoh is being criticized.
Special Case Investigation Office(สำนักไต่สวนคดีพิเศษ)
The newly appointed position held by Jirong Kraomoh within the NACC.
Bang Si Mueang Police Station(สภ.บางศรีเมือง)
The police station where Jirong Kraomoh is a suspect for the drunk driving incident.

Timeline

May 27, 2026(27 พฤษภาคม 2026)
The date when the drunk driving hit-and-run incident involving Jirong Kraomoh occurred.
May 30, 2026(30 พฤษภาคม 2026)
The date when former MP Watchara Phetthong made his public statement criticizing the NACC.
May 29, 2026(29 พฤษภาคม 2026)
The date the NACC issued the order transferring Jirong Kraomoh.